“This above all: to thine own self be true.” -William Shakespeare

The people I work with seek counseling because they realize something could be better. There is a part in all of us that knows how to best take care of ourselves. It is that part that brings us to therapy and guides us through the changes we need.

Dr. Peter M. Gold, Ph.D.

Mind-Body Jungian Counseling for Adults, Adolescents and Kids

The distinction between body and mind is artificial, our minds live inside our bodies, and our bodies have their own kind of intelligence. A holistic approach to mental health acknowledges the impact of each upon the other. This is why sessions with me often include a form of psychologically oriented meditative movement called Five Element Archetypal Qigong (FEAQ). FEAQ combines Jungian psychotherapy, Chinese medical psychology, and meditative archetypal movements.

When talk therapy includes FEAQ, symptoms resolve faster and changes occur on deeper levels than when talk therapy excludes the body. Combining psychological work with meditative archetypal movement creates more balanced, holistic, and harmonious changes than talking alone can.

By accessing and engaging the wisdom of the body, the psyche heals and progresses through an integrative evolution. This means a bigger, richer, and more resilient experience of life–both internally and externally.